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Answer These History Questions and We’ll Guess Which President You’d Be

Gavin Thagard

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About This Quiz

History is a field of study that should be respected because of the many lessons it can teach us about ourselves and the world around us. In fact, the idea that "history repeats itself" is popular because it's been borne out time and again in colonialism, war and the fall of empires. The patterns in history are undeniable, and we can use them as guides for the future.

But what can history teach us about ourselves and our own personalities? By looking at history, we can find out which president we might have been, and maybe even help clarify what is important to us when we are voting or considering politics in the future. Have you ever been curious which U.S. president you would be? Here's a quiz where you can find out!

The President of the United States has an important role, after all, not only in the U.S., but across the world. They're a leader in the free world and a role model for millions, but that doesn't mean they are all the same in terms of personality or policy.

So if you're curious which president you would be, answer these history questions and let us tell you. The answer might not only surprise you but could also give you an insight into yourself that you've never seen before.

How important is every single word in the Constitution?

Every word should be read and followed.

The words are pretty important.

You have a little leeway in interpretation.

You should interpret the words for today.

In which of these states would you rather start a colony in the 1700s?

Maine

Virginia

New York

Kentucky

How would you handle bombing Hiroshima?

It was our best option.

It kept more troops from dying.

It could have been done differently.

It should have never been done.

How would you have led during Reconstruction in the South?

I would have jailed the most egregious war criminals

I would have demanded loyalty to the union from all

I would have developed an economy that allowed everyone to thrive

I would have helped them rebuild and demanded justice for freed slaves

What is your opinion on Manifest Destiny?

Westward expansion allowed the U.S. to become a superpower

It was necessary to create the largest country possible

We could have expanded to the west without committing genocide.

We really screwed that up.

Do you think railroads were worth the environmental hazard?

Railroads created a nation.

They definitely built unity.

They've caused problems.

We've destroyed our​ country.

Should the United States have joined the League of Nations?

We need global protection.

Global communication will help.

Let's talk, but be careful.

Don't trust anyone.

Which of these generals do you want running your army?

Dwight Eisenhower

Ulysses S. Grant

Marquis de Lafayette

You'll do it yourself.

If you're in the library, you're picking up a book on which American war?

The American Revolution

The Civil War

The Spanish-American War

The Cold War

Would you have traveled to the American West in the late-1800s?

Heck yeah

If there's an ​opportunity

If you had no choice

No way

Do you think you would have supported Andrew Jackson's decision to go after the national bank?

Yes, it only helps the rich.

It does seem to hurt people.

We need the national bank.

The bank is critical for our economy.

Should we have fought a war with Mexico for control of Texas?

We deserved Texas.

They wanted to join.

It appears to have worked out.

It was a waste of money.

Who should the United States have fought first in WWII?

Germany

Japan

Italy

We should have stayed out.

If you could only have one of these aircraft carriers from WWII, which one are you taking?

USS Cowpens

USS Enterprise

USS Saratoga

USS Ranger

Should the United States have intervened in WWI?

The world needed us.

We did our duty.

It might have been better to stay out.

We should never intervene overseas.

Which of these books would you prefer to read?

The Scarlet Letter

On the Road

Poor Richard's Almanac

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

It's time to get rich! What would you rather be a part of?

The rise of Apple

The oil industry

The railroad industry

The California Gold Rush

Would you have supported federal programs during the Great Depression?

Yes, they rebuilt the economy.

They helped a lot.

They had some benefits.

I don't know why they were used.

If you're going to the theatre, which play are you watching?

Our Town

Death of a Salesman

Waiting for Godot

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Should George Washington have served more than two terms?

Yes, he was the right ruler.

The people seemed to like him.

It was right for him to step down.

No one should have that much power.

Do you see the dangers in the "Military Industrial Complex" that Dwight Eisenhower warned America about?

It created a huge weapons problem.

It's a necessary evil.

It has its​ pitfalls.

The United States should have avoided it.

If you're investing in one American invention, what are you putting your money in?

The light bulb

The machine gun

The skyscraper

The airplane

Would you have been part of the counter-culture movement?

Yes, I love flowers and peace.

They had a good message.

Those guys were a little weird.

No, they hated America.

Do you understand why America went to war in Vietnam?

We are the world's protectors.

We had to stop communism.

There had to be a better option.

It was a waste of time and money.

What do you consider America's greatest accomplishment?

The Constitution

Ending slavery

Winning WWII

Going to the moon

What would you rather explore in the 1800s?

The Louisiana Territory

The Mississippi River

The Pacific Coast

The Mid-West

Would you have entered WWII before the attack on Pearl Harbor?

It would have ended the war sooner.

It might have prevented the attack.

It was a tough decision.

It's best to stay out of foreign affairs.

Who do you think is the greatest artist in American history?

Jackson Pollock

Andy Warhol

Georgia O'Keeffe

Grant Wood

Do you believe that Reaganomics helped the country?

It's the fairest option.

It created greater prosperity.

It benefited the rich.

It's only created inequality.

Which American car company would you have invested in?

Ford

General Motors

Fiat Chrysler Automotives

Tesla

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